The article details the expanding use of Flock Safety's surveillance cameras by U.S.law enforcement, particularly under the Trump administration, for purposes far beyond traditional law enforcement.

These AI-powered license plate readers are being deployed for immigration enforcement, tracking pregnant individuals across states, and monitoring constitutionally protected protests.Over 80,000 devices are installed nationwide, generating 20 billion scans monthly, with minimal oversight.Cities like Santa Cruz and Wisconsin counties have terminated contracts due to privacy concerns and potential civil liberties violations.The ACLU's 'Get the Flock Out' campaign highlights the lack of transparency and regulation in data collection.Bipartisan efforts in Congress aim to restrict ALPR use for non-toll collection purposes, while cybersecurity breaches have exposed customer data.The controversy reflects broader concerns about government overreach and the ethical implications of mass surveillance technologies.